Jennifer Probert LNAC 2008 ~ 1st place 6 dog class. Photo by David Woodcock

Jennifer and Diamond

Jennifer and Diamond
Michael DeYoung Photography

About us

About Us ~

Our kennel is made up of hound / AK husky cross sprint race sled dogs. We are based out of Fairbanks and race around the great state of Alaska. We are a world class kennel that takes the sport of dog mushing very seriously.

Both of us, Jennifer Probert-Erhart and Carl Erhart, are Athabascan Natives from interior Alaska. Carl grew up in Tanana and Jennifer in Tok/Tanacross. Our history in the sport goes back many generations. The Probert, Denny, Ehart and Woods families combined have countless hours and miles on the back of a dog sled and we are blessed to come from such a talanted, amazing and gifted group of people. The stories, advice and information that we get from our family is not only interesting but critical to the success of our kennel. Carrying on not only a family tradition, but a sport that was a way of life for our Athatbascan people is a great honor for both of us.

Currently we compete primarily in the limited class races but plan on running more open class races. Our dreams of running the "big ones" meaning the Open North American and the Rondy are getting closer and closer to being a reality. Our kids also compete in the junior races and our parents still play an active role in the kennel.

We invite you to follow along as we prepare the dogs for raceing, travel around the state to compete in the races and share the ups and downs of the wonderful, exciting sport of sprint dog mushing.

We are looking for sponsors to help with the cost of food, vet care and travel expenses. For more information about becoming a sponsor please contact us directly at prodogkennel@gmail.com

Thank you for taking your time to spend with us!


Tsin' ee
Anna' Bas ee'
(Thank you in Athabascan)

Friday, May 1, 2009

Summer Presentations at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center

On Friday eves starting June 1st I will be doing presentations at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center on Dog Mushing.  Actually on the Evolution of Sprint Dog Mushing.  Should be interesting and informative.  There is a fee of $12.00 I believe, but I will do my best to make it worth every penny!  I will be taking Diamond, my white lead dog, to all of the presentations with me.  He is so calm inside the house and just goes crazy comes time to run, it's pretty funny.  He is so gentle with kids and doesn't mind strangers or strange places.  I will have my hornet sled there as well as an old wooden sled and I am putting together a movie that will include some race footage from my sled cams.  It should be pretty cool and interesting at the same time.

June 1st thu the end of August - 12 weeks total.  Friday nights 7 - 8 at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center in the Theater.


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